In Memoriam William H. Schebaum, 74 December 10, 1947 – July 31, 2022 William H. Schebaum, aged 74, passed from this life on the morning of July 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on December 10, 1947, and raised in Northport, New York, the son of Henry August and Mary (Grant) Schebaum. Growing up in a small seacoast village, Bill learned to swim and sail on the Long Island sound where he developed his love of…
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In Memoriam John E. McCrea, Sr, 95 October 17, 1926 – July 15, 2022 Oneonta – John E. McCrea Sr., 95, passed away July 15, 2022 at the NYS Veteran’s Home in Oxford. He was born October 17, 1926 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of James and Alice (Reilly) McCrea. In 1943 he moved to his family farm in Laurens, where he attended Laurens Central School. At the age of 17 John enlisted in the United States Navy serving…
In Memoriam Joyce L. Boyd. 70 January 30, 1952 – July 18, 2022 FLY CREEK – Joyce L Boyd, 70 of Fly Creek, NY went to be with the Lord on July 18,2022 surrounded by her family and friends. Joyce was born in Cooperstown on January 30, 1952 to Evelyn (McCarty) and Harris Clark, Jr. Joyce attend Cooperstown Central School, SUNY Cobleskill and Empire State College. She excelled in her career at Otsego County. Joyce started with the county…
In Memoriam James E. Dow, 74 Nov. 10, 1947 – July 14, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – James E. Dow, whose dedication and service to the Cooperstown area as a licensed funeral director spanned a period of over 40 years, and service to Otsego County as a coroner spanned a period of 30 years, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home in the Village of Cooperstown with his beloved wife, Debbie, at his…
In Memoriam Albert Raczkowski, 89 April 18, 1933 – July 19, 2022 ONEONTA – Albert Raczkowski, 89, passed away July 19, 2022 at home amongst his loved ones. He was born April 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, the son of Louis and Frances (Carroll) Raczkowski. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was awarded the combat medical badge and also the combat infantry badge. Al married Maureen Murphy on September 4, 1965 at St Mary’s…
In Memoriam Dr. Charles C. Burnsworth, 91 June 27, 1931 – July 8, 2022 ONEONTA – Dr. Charles C. Burnsworth, Professor Emeritus of Music at SUNY Oneonta passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 8, 2022. Born on June 27, 1931, he was the son of Carl and Priscilla (Skerritt) Burnsworth of Niagara Falls. He married the former Carole Scranton of Schoharie on December 27, 1959. Together, they were fortunate to be blessed with fifty-seven years…
In Memoriam Linda J. Hall Notice of Graveside Service JEFFERSON – A graveside service for Linda J. Hall, who died January 31, 2022, will be offered at 12 Noon Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the Hartwick Cemetery in Hartwick, with the Rev’d Nathan P. Ritter, Rector of Christ Church, Cooperstown officiating. Immediately following the service at the cemetery, at which everyone is welcome, a celebration of Linda and her life will be held at 1 p.m. at The Carriage House…
In Memoriam David K. Mattice, 69 December 10, 1952 – June 26, 2022 ONEONTA – David K. Mattice passed away on June 26, 2022 due to health issues. He was proud to live his entire 69 years in the Oneonta area. He is survived by his wife Constance Mattice, daughter Carol Pierce (DJ Wooden), son Daniel and Kimberly Mattice and four grandchildren Makenzie and Andrew Pierce and Kara and Eric Mattice. He is also survived by his twin sister Debra and Robert…
In Memoriam Geoffrey H. Goodwin, 50 December 30, 1971 – June 15, 2022 FLY CREEK – Geoffrey Harrison Goodwin, 50, passed away on June 15, 2022, at home in Fly Creek. He was born December 30, 1971, at New York Hospital to Gary and Sally Goodwin. The family moved to Cooperstown in 1972 and then to Fly Creek in 1988. After graduating from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1990, Geoff attended Syracuse University where he received a B.A.…
In Memoriam Lawrence D. Richards, 67 September 11, 1954 – June 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Lawrence Dale “Lannie” Richards, a longtime resident of the Cooperstown area, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home on Van Yahres Road. He was 67. Born September 11, 1954, in Westfield, Massachusetts, Lannie was one of five sons of Harold P. and Kathryn M. (Walrath) Richards. Raised in Cooperstown, he graduated with the Class of 1973 from Cooperstown Central School. On June…